练习(一)
It is hard to say the first day of school in the United States because __1___the first day of school is and ___2__ happens on the first day of school usually are different __3___ districts (地区).
The first day of school for many school districts in different states is on the day after the first Monday __4__September. In some other school districts, school _5___(begin) in mid to late August. For example, the Denver, Colorado schools go back in mid August and schools in Cleveland, Ohio start __6__ usually one week before the first Monday in September. The Boston,Chicago, New York City and San Diego schools start back on the Tuesday or Wednesday after the first Monday in September.
Schools in Cleveland, Ohio used to __7__(start) the school year on the day after the first Monday in September, but in the 1976—1977 and 1977—1978 academic years, the school year _8___(affect) by several bad snowstorms, __9___(extreme) cold. In the 1978—1979 school year, the Ohio Department of Education moved the start of the year to late August, one week before the first Monday in September. This went into _10__(effect) in the 1980—1981 school year.
答案 1.when 2.what 3.in 4.in 5.begins 6.it 7.start 8.were affected 9.extremely 10.effect
练习(二)
Michael Ha has a ___1__ (good) understanding of the sentence “Where there is a will,there is a way.” Now he is 22 years old and has become an example of young people because of his story of ___2__(success)
Michael Ha was born ___3__ a very poor family. His parents worked in Vietnam before they moved to Britain in 1980.They couldn't find jobs in Britain because they spoke _4____(little) English. The whole family had to live on benefits (救济金) and they lived in a small house in Hackney,a poor area in East London. ___5___(grow) up is not easy for Michael,but he never gave up.
At the age of ten,he set his heart on going to Cambridge University .It was not easy,__6___. Michael studied at a school,7____used to be called “the worst school in Britain”.______(8),young Michael made his mind to try his best,no matter _9___kind of school he was studying ___10__
答案 1.better 2.success 3.in 4.little5.Growing
6.either 7.which 8.However 9.what 10.at
练习(三)
Girls can easily get __1___(sad) . If your friend __2__ (feel) blue and calls you, what will you do Here are some tips _3___ how you can make her smile again.
Listen to her. When people feel sad, they often have the feeling of needing __4___.(hear) So, listen carefully to ___5_she is saying and do nothing else. Your friend will __6__ (sure)thank you for being the shoulder she can cry on.
Once you __7____(do) with listening, you can offer some advice or remain __8____(silence) and let her feel everything and let it all __9___ by crying. As a friend, you might think you should give her some advice. But if you have no idea about what to say, just remain silent and be there for her.
In order to be able to help your friend in need, don't be sad __10__yourself. How can you help your friend when you are also feeling down
答案 1.sad 2.is feeling 3.on 4. to be heard 5.what
6.surely 7. are done 8.silent 9.out 10.for
练习(四)
A hug can make a _1___(different) in the world. It makes you feel warm and special. A hug makes you feel safe. So give your friend __2__ hug when she needs it the most.
Spend __3___(many) time with your friend _4___ wants to be happy. Do things together like washing dishes, cleaning, or going out _5___ fun. The more time you spend together, the _6____(strong) your friendship will become.
Sometimes, it is much better that you avoid a _7_____ (cry) friend in your life. But by doing so, you are also keeping your friend __8____ a distance and will make her wonder ___9___ you are her true friend. If you are there __10___ she needs you, your friendship will be much stronger.
答案 1.difference 2.a 3.more 4.who 5. for
6.stronger 7. crying 8.at 9.if 10.when
练习(五)
In America, when __1___(eight) graders leave the middle school, they are often worried about moving to the high school. It is _2__hard time for them, but it can be an exciting one __3___ well. To make it __4___(easy) , students need to get familiar with their school.
Even __5___ they've done this already in the middle school, it's still important to find ___6__ their classrooms are. Most schools take students to the high school for a visit __7____ the end of their eighth grade year. And, most schools also have a freshman (新生) speech __8___parents and students before the first year begins. Sometimes the main office will give ____9_ a map of the school. ___10__can help students and parents to find different places in the school.
答案 1.the eighth 2.a 3.as 4.easier 5.though
6.where 7. at 8.for 9.away 10.This
练习(六)
One way __1___(know) your high school more and make new friends is to join a club ___2__ play a sport. Schools often offer chances to join different clubs and sports. Fall __3____(activity) begin in August before the first day of school. If you are not interested in sports, there are clubs for any interest, such as drama, dance, chess, photography, community service, etc. These clubs allow students ___4__different grades. By joining an activity, students can find new friendships, not ____5___mention improving their chances in future college applications (申请). The school office will have a list of activities __6___(offer) at the school and information __7____how to join them.
What's __8___, to have a great start to a high school year, students can write ___9__some of their worries, and ask for help ___10__teachers and school workers.
答案 1. to know 2. or 3.activities 4.from 5. to
6.offered 7. on 8.more 9.down 10. from